Tomorrow my daughter and I will be taking cuttings for the winter. I would like to know if I have my directions right. Please tell me where I'm wrong.
For the log cuttings:
1. They can be just one node in length.
2. We plant the node half way in soil.
3. The roots will come from the white spots.
4. How much soil should we provide under the logs? I have the plastic long window containers that are 6" deep. Is this enough"
For the straight cuttings:
1. They should be 6" tall.
2. We should put them in water until the roots show.
3. Change the water every week so they don't get slimy.
4. Once they get roots, plant them in soil and water them when the soil gets dry.
I know we can root the part that has semi hard wood. Any chance with the pure green parts? Also, we have some cuttings that are 2" in diameter. Are these too large? Is there anything we can do with these parts?
Please tell me what changes we need to make. My daughter would like to sell the brugs in the spring to help her buy a car.
With my BC, money is tight, so we need all the help we can get.
Thanks so much,
Carmen
Just Checking on Cuttings Directions
I'm just bumping up your thread in hopes you will get a reply
Judy
Sound like you have it down to me. 6 inches deep or even less should be great.
For straight cuttings, you can root even smaller ones. I like to plant the stem deep to get more roots. Some say change the water every day. 1 week may be too long. Most plant when it gets those white nubbies, I usually skip the water step altogether.
Brugs are very forgiving. Just do not over water when rooting. They can rot easily esp. in winter.
Good luck!
Why is it important to root tall cuttings first in water? I always stick mine in really well draining soil (same stuff I use for Hoyas) and water lightly...and it always works. Am I missing something?
Carol
The ones that i root, i just stick in well draining soil like Carol. I used to do the water thingie until DonnaB told me to just stick them in the dirt.
Almost all of them rooted for me this way, even forgiving me when i forgot to water them. I've rooted mostly hardwood cuttings but have had luck with offshoots of butterfly and creamsicle, sometimes with only very little or no hardwood.
Your plans look good. Tell your daughter good luck with selling them in the spring.
Jen